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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,177.16, 21,261.42 and 4,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,177.16, 21,261.42 and 4,941 is: 7,409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177.16 : 21,261.42 = 4,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177.16/21,261.42 = 4,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177.16x = 21,261.42 × 4,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177.16x = 105,052,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,052,676.22/14,177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,409.99

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